Change for the Fish

I remember talking about how people's eating habits change every seven years. That's something my brother told me a long time ago. Eating habits. Funny thing, if you think about it. I mean, there's stuff that one likes and other stuff that one doesn't like. For instance, I like sweet potatoes, dumplings and pork barbeque. I don't like mushrooms, fish and chicken feet.

In Korea though, it's kind of a big deal. Eating everything and anything is considered as good manners. So, if I were to meet someone of great importance or hierarchical relevance I'll tell them I'd eat anything. That's a lie, of course, but on certain occasions a necessary one. I could say that I'm allergic against seafood, but that'd be another lie. It's just that I don't like it. 

Well, and now I found out that perhaps I don't have to lie about the fish any longer. Raw fish is another story, but grilled mackerel is something I came across the other day and I didn't hate it. I actually caught myself picking up small pieces with my chopsticks several times. It was quite tasty. So, perhaps it is true. Our perception of food might really change every seven years.